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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1920

Page

3

Republicans rally from Adams county on budget campaign plan

Captain R W Wells outlined a budget based campaign for the fall national fight, noting Democrats have a twenty million dollar fund and urging pledges from 125 prominent Adams county Republicans at a Hotel Quincy dinner. He warned against overconfidence and urged turnout to back the party and support a new spending approach.

R. W. Wells Republican National Committee Adams County Quincy Wells Will Tlavs Captain Wells Frank W Crane Republian Party National Committee Aig E “Hn Ao McCormsh Sonal Gooner

Rotary Luncheon Echoes Tom and Jerry Mystery

Rotarians enjoyed a lively luncheon with jokes and guests as Fred Brinkoetter introduced Jerry Hansbrough of Palmyra. The missing Tom prompted remarks by Dr. W H Baker and Dr. Thomas D Gardner. Will Ruff and George Wilson performed a duet, with Will Ruff joking. Delegates and alternates were named for Atlantic City, and a vision talk by William Schlagenhaus inspired Rotary aims. Visitors included Chester Warcox, Dr. Charles M. Duncan, and others.

Fred Brinkoetter Jerry Hansbrough Palmyra Joseph C. Barlow Tom W. H. Baker Thomas D. Gardner Bishop Fawcett Will Ruff George IT. Wilson Wilson A.D. Smith Thomas P. Black A. Otis Arnold Black George A. Wall Atlantic City William Heckenkamp Emmett Willam Schlagenhaus Flanders Chester Warcox Charles M. Duncan Frank M Deerhahke Hl. Wilson Harvey Goorges Mr. Erickson Charles Newberry John Bowers Roy Bond Ed Larimore Lee Martin Adolph Bawl Z. J. Catherman Jerry V. Tansbrough

Musolino Taken To Workhouse After Sanity Plea

Anthony Musolino was sent to the workhouse for 75 days or more after pleading sanity in a wife beating case. A $100 fine and costs were assessed, with no rescue in sight. The proceedings noted a deputy sheriff presence and a correction house link, though details remain unclear due to damaged text.

Anthony Musclino Ste Seiie Merday Ob Tin al Kenie Howe of Correction

Probate actions reveal multiple estate dispositions

In probate court the estate of Florence Reed Cur fenodaveritory lists chattels on Teal estate sold for about 800 dollars. Executor Joseph Freiburg and administrator Sidney C. Baffington bond at 20000 dollars. Andrew J. Moore's estate in Richfield township leaves everything to widow Clarida Moore with remainder to son Thomas Moore, named executor, will dated March 19, 1920.

Florence Reed Quincy Joseph Jo Freiburg Sidney C. Baffington Peter B. Buttington Andrew J. Moore Richfield Township Clarida Moore

Real Estate Transfers in Quincy and Guiney Area

Real estate transfers listed include Civera Hoskins and Emma J Hos lang transferring to Emma J Hosking for 2000 dollars for parts of lots in John Wood's addition to Quincy. Leo J Monckton sells to Robert Hood for 1600 dollars for 38 block 2a Walton Heights addition to Quincy. Anna B B and Fred Ryniker transfer to Brian L Snyder for 2600 dollars for 2h block T7 John Wood's add to Quincy. Amanda Feld and Walter Feld transfer to Ralph and Elizabeth Toebig for 10 dollars for part lot by block 104 John Wood's add to Quincy. Willan U2 and Christine Vaughn transfer to Nancy A Vaughn for 81 part for U block 27 Wiiard Keyes addition to Guiney.

Civera Hoskins Emma J. Hoslang Emma J. Hosking John Wood Quincy Leo J. Monckton Robert Hood Walton Heights Anna BB Fred Ryniker Brian L. Snyder Amanda Feld Walter Feld Ralph and Elzzabeth Toebig Willan U2 Christine Vaughn Nancy A. Vaughn Wiiard Keyes Guiney

Soldiers and Sailors Home Furlough and Pass Returns

List of residents returned from furlough and pass at Soldiers and Sailors Home with cottages and hospital numbers. Includes John J Korkindall and Emma Osmeat, Joho Sanford and James Willson, John Akers and Martin Stock mar, plus transfers of David France and Hanit France among others, with cottage and hospital designations.

John J Korkindall Willam Stanberg PL Miller John and Emma Osmeat T. ©. Rayner Ben Vergette Sarah Willams Lucy Thomas Joho Mary Sanford James Willson John Akers Martin Stockmar Joseph Millner Joho EE Hume David France Hospita Ph. Hanit France Joseph Wo. Miller Mahten Fiell Tremy Hospital Wmn. Ellett Cotage Wm. L. Farnar James and Mary J. McCormick

Thieves Try to Use Coal Oil to Run Car

Corporation Counsel John T. Inghram owned a Buick stolen Monday night and found on the road near Fall Creek Tuesday morning. Police suspect a band of auto thieves operating around Quincy as several cars have been stolen recently. A witness saw a car near Fall Creek and described it to Inghram. Coal oil reportedly failed to start the engine and a large coal oil tank was found nearby, suggesting the thieves used coal oil after gasoline ran out. No trace of the occupants was found. no one crossed the Hannibal bridge who could be linked to the theft.

Corporation John T. Inghram Quincy Fall Creek Quincey Arthur Uebner Inghram Hannibal Bridge

Will Use Whistles To Direct Traffic

Trafne officers stationed in the district will direct motorists with whistles rather than arm signals. The start date isn’t set but may begin this week or early next. Whistles will grant north south traffic priority while one blast signals east west flow.

Trafne Accurdiny Oftv

McGlasson Escapes On Weakness Of The Law

Homer Mathissen arrested on charge of business with junk from children but escapes fine in police court Wednesday morning due to a technicality in the law. The statute prohibits junk shop keepers from taking junk other than paper and rags from minors. the defendant was shown not to be a keeper or agent of a junk shop, and the warrant was dismissed in the city attorney's mentioning.

Homer Matthissen

Teachers Shielded Runner From Oncoming Train

Reported incident at a North Idaho school involving KT runners where teachers intervened as a student crossed near tracks. They pulled him clear and assisted him to safety on the sidelines, avoiding injury.

Moweh Posel Sturyois

Egg Contest Favored by South Side Club

A. D. Smith of the Illinois State Poultry Association spoke at the South Side Commercial Club meeting last night. He promoted an egg laying contest and a farm near the city, backing Quincy’s bid for the project starting November 1. John Korn was named as delegate, and thirty autos for St. Louis visitors were announced. A report on the South Highth Street road was read amid a social gathering after business.

A. D. Smith Illiois State Poultry Association South Side Commercial Club Mr. Smith Quincy St. Louis South Highth Street Road

Culver-Stockton College Gains Standard Class Status

Culver-Stockton College Missouri has been admitted to the standard four year college list in Missouri. The college pursues a five year campaign for 300000 in equipment and endowment, finishing the first year with 175000 in cash and securities. Generous gifts from Mr R H Stock ton and Mrs Mary E Culver of St Louis made this success possible. The institution, famed for its location, aims to strengthen departments and become a leading Missouri education factor. The Christian Church in Missouri, with over 1000 churches and 145000 members, will soon have one of the state’s outstanding colleges.

Culver-Stockton College Missouri Culver-Stockton R. HY. Stockton Mary E. Culver St. Louis Christian Church Folh

Inheritance Tax Big In Williams Estate

The inheritance tax on the estate of Pliny Williams totals 811,979.70 with an estate value over a half trillion dollars. The exemption is 40,000 and the tax is paid on 452,22381. Report filed in county court Tuesday by attorney Rolland Waener, appraiser. Elizabeth Williams, widow, receives 176.60 and Oliver Williams, son, 515,649.20.

Pliny Williams Rolland Waener Itzabeth Rk Willams Oliver Willams

Divorce Papers Served in Chicago Suit

Geise divorce papers served on Henry Geise Tuesday afternoon notifying him of the divorce suit filed by his wife Mrs. Mary Geise in Chicago courts. The couple had a separate maintenance case in which the jury could not agree on a verdict before Mrs. Geise went to Chicago to file for divorce.

Henry Geise Mary Geise Chic Geise

Accounting System Installed At Y. M. C. A.

Mr. Deerhake, state field secretary, reported the Y M C A in Quincy is installing a new accounting system. It was recommended by a committee chosen to select a form of bookkeeping adapted for association accounts. The system has been tested in more than 20 states.

Gary Ali Warton Dane Amciico M. Deerhake M. Oc. AL Quincy Deesheke Duval Hesali

Automobile owners must pledge cars for St. Louis visit

Automobile owners who have pledged their cars to be used in conveying the St. Louis business men over the give in their visit here Thursday May 27, are asked to have their cars at the Chamber of Commerce building at 2 o clock sharp Thursday afternoon. L. A. Morest, Chairman. Co. Lawrence Wells Morris Adler, Automobile Committee

St. Lows Chamber of Commerce Oilock

Woman Artist And Former Quincyan Adjudged Insane

Two Quincy residents were ruled insane by a county court panel. Madame Merie G. Dellart, an artist and inventor from Birmingham, Alabama, arrived in Quincy weeks ago and has drawings held for potential state hospital care. Miss Martha Taylor of Mendon was also declared insane and ordered to Jacksonville state hospital.

Merie G. Dellart Quincy DeHart Birmingham Ala United States North Eighth Street State Hospital Dellart Martha Taylor Mendon Jacksonvile State Hospital

National Community Service Officers Visit Quincy

National Community Service officers spent Tuesday in Quincy conferring with local members and directors. Jarry Allen suggested expanding work in the city. Jarry Morrison, who led the Quincy effort, directed the meeting with friends and introduced Oterdon Bræeson who will lead the Arising for Quincy. Newberry, who expanded service in Rockford, will stay through the week.

National Community Service Quincey Quincy Any Board Jarry Allen Jarry Morrison Qcrinns View Ound Haster Armory Oterdon Bréeson Morrison Clo Newberry Rockford

Henry Rosendale to Attend Labor Conference Delegation

Henry Rosendale, financial secretary of the Tron Mulders Union of America Local No. WW and former city council member, leaves for Montreal to represent the union at the American Federation of Labor meeting. Delegates from Detroit and San Francisco are also named, and Open Shop movement may be discussed. The trip was planned for next year’s federation meeting.

Henry Rosendale Tron Mulders’ Union Jocal No. WW Tody Montreal Canada American Federation of Labor Tron Mulders’ Union of America Detroit San Francisco Federation

Two youths held for taking bicycles

Guy Tiffany and Luther Tiffany, youths at 518 South Fourth street, were arrested by Officer Heckle near Sixth and Washington streets for stealing two bicycles. The bikes were recovered along Street between Sixth and Seventh streets and the youths were taken to the Detention Home and turned over to Probation Officer Nolan.

Guy Tiffany Luther Tiffany South Fourth Street Heckle Washington Street Nolan

No appeal taken in Camp Point school case

No appeal from the decision of Judge Barry Higbee holding the Wamp Point Community High school district legal has been taken. Attorney George Govert, representing the objectors, said Tuesday the matter was undecided as to an appeal.

Barry Higbee Wamp Point Community George Govert

New Millinery Store Planned in City Arrangements

Arrangements are under way to open another millinery shop in Qourncy. W. R. Goldberg, formerly of Peoria, has leased 313 Maine Street, the former U. S. Bakeries site, and will open once building changes are completed.

Qourncy W. R. Goldberg Peoria Maine Street U. O S. Bakeries

Barber Shops to Close Next Monday for Memorial Day

Masters of the Barbers' Union voted unanimously to close all union shops next Monday Memorial Day. A remeeting at the Labour Temple Monday night appointed a committee to take charge of arrangements for the day.

Masters of the Barbers’ Union Labour Temple Marge

Quincy Pulse Charity Board Meeting Scheduled

The Associated Charities board will hold a meeting this week with attendees including Community Service at Lead 30 past ten. The session will cover standard agenda items and public participation.

Two Men Face Liquor Law Violation Charges

John Von Werhl of Barry and Arthur Hagemann of Quincy were arraigned before United States Commissioner John T. Inghram on portions of liquor laws involving manufacturing or selling acts. Deputy Marshal Metcalf of Springfield made the arrests. Hagemann posted 500 bond to appear in district federal court in Stringfield for selling liquor. Von Werhl posted 300 bond for his appearance on charges involving use of food products in wine manufacture.

John von Werhl Barry Arthur Hagemann Quincey United States John T. Inghram Porugmation Marshal Metcalf Springfield Hagemann District Federal Court Stringfield von Weihl

Husband And Wife Battle In Home

McElwee, residing at 403 Vermont Street, was arrested Tuesday on peace disturbance charges after a quarrel at home ended with flat irons and other objects hurled. Both spouses, near middle age, were bleeding and blamed each other as police kept him jailed until afternoon bail. They moved from Missouri several months ago and had run a boarding house at the address.

S. PL McElwee Vermont Street Connell and Rittler

Delegates Named To Mooseheart State Convention

Harry Emmerson George Stipp and J Py Chandler were announced as delegates to the Moose state convention at Mooseheart in June at a meeting of the order in their club rooms Tuesday night. Satisfaction was expressed about successful ball games in St Laws and enthusiasm focused on the opening game in Quincy next Sunday. The meeting was well attended and business of the fudge considered.

Harry Emmerson George Stipp J. Py. Chandler Moose Mooseheart Sn Order St. Laws Quincy Fudge

Automobile Rams Into Bridge One Twelfth

North city motorists reported a new Overland Light Four wrecked at the Twelfth street and Cedar Creek bridge. The car struck the southeast corner of the viaduct over Burlington tracks, leaving front wheels broken and the front end badly rammed. No injuries were reported and ownership of the car was not identified.

Overland Light Twelfth Street Cedar Creek Bridge Burlington

Deaths and Funerals of Samuel K. McCutchan 89

Samuel K. McCutchan aged 89 died Tuesday morning at 7 o clock in St. Vincent Home. His body was sent to Canton Missouri for funeral services and burial Tuesday afternoon. Born in Virginia he lived most of his life in Missouri and entered the Home last October. A great-nephew Dr George L McCutchan of Canton Missouri survives.

Samuel K. McCutchan St. Vincent Canton Mr. McCutchan Virginia Missouri George L. McCutchan

Local Personal Notices Highlight Quincy's Tuesday Visitors

Rollie Stacy of LaPrairie and Dr. Pfeiffer and others visited Quincy Tuesday while local residents Mrs. Hugh Phillips Mrs. Fred Aden and Mrs. A. T. Cooney shopped in town. George Wightman of Chicago to speak at Rotary Tuesday. Baylis and Golden residents seen about. Bargains at Brown and Mays One Cent Sale through Friday. Bay One Cent Sale features Roxall goods. Olive Reed returns to Denver after visit with sister in Quincy. parcel service advertised.

Rollie Stacy LaPrairie Quincy Bowles Wells Bid Hil Newcomb C. W. Pfeiffer Kansas City Oklahoma Quincy Electric and Ileating Company Hugh Phillips Palmyra Fred Aden Golden A. T. Cooney Edina Warne Ramsey Baylis Brown and Mays Drug Company George Wightman Chicago Rotary Club Wightman H. FE. Loehr Betty Armo St. Louis Loehr Mamie Scott North Fourth Street Ted Vermont Street Arrow Parcel Transit Gas Yeeyard Dlargister

Youth at Quincey Aims to Rob NYC Jeweler

A 19 year old Allen Garner from Quincy Illinois attempted a $12,000 jewelry hold up at No 1936 Third Avenue New York City. The would be robber faced the jeweler and was stopped when detectives arrived and struck him with a blackjack.

New York City Allen Cramer Quincey Quincy New York Morning World Allen Garner Ill Huntington Lth Third Avenue Henry Sacks Garner Sacks

County Court Jury To Be Dismissed Today

The May term county court jury is to be discharged this morning by County Judge Fred Wolfe. One case heard this week found William Isabelle not guilty of wife abandonment. Other pleas of guilty or continuances occurred. D N Wisherd Co v C B Q railroad was continued due to an attorney out of town. Witness Emery Lauderback’s illness delays his tit larceny hearing. Glenn Hadsell pleaded guilty to child abandonment and was placed on probation with $50 monthly support. wife abandonment charge dismissed.

Fred Wolfe William Isabelle D. N. Wisherd & Co C. B. & Q. Railroad Company Emery Lauderback Glenn Hadsell Roy Adair

Col Edward Yates Visited Quincy On Business

Col Edward Yates of Pittsfield was a business caller in Quincy on Tuesday. He met acquaintances and spoke of a Shiloh battlefield trip with survivors, noting the down river journey and St. Louis reunion as pleasant recollections. He may visit Trenton Missouri before returning home.

Edward Yates Pittsfield Quincy Shiloh St. Louis Trenton Missouri

New Fire Engines Accepted by City

Two new motor fire engines passed pumping and road tests and were accepted by the fire commissioners. A Sunday test at Baldwin park and Tuesday official read tests confirmed readiness. One engine goes to No. 5 and the other to No. 7 station with No. 5 crew instructed today. Mrs. Hugh Phillips of Palmyra Mo visited Tuesday.

Baldwin Park No. 5 No. 7

Weather report with scattered city readings yesterday

Local temperatures and river stage data from yesterday show varied readings. Figures include feet of river height at several stations and a forecast noting the Des Moines area will fall slowly.

Kreakuk Jl Warsaw E.ecae Hinenibval Oy Lorgisiatea St. Bouts Des Moines

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